Birthweight z-score and fat-free mass at birth predict body composition at 3 years in Danish children born from obese mothers.

Aim: We investigated associations between newborn body composition and anthropometry and body composition at 3 years in Danish children born from obese mothers.

Methods: Analyses are based on data from the observational cohort study SKOT II (SKOT; small children's diet and well-being (Danish)). Body composition at birth and at 3 years was assessed by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scans and bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), respectively.